incorporates

verb

present tense third-person singular of incorporate
1
as in integrates
to make a part of a body or system astronomers had to incorporate the existence of Pluto into their scheme of the solar system after the dwarf planet was discovered

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2
as in combines
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout incorporated all the ingredients for the cheesecake mixture

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as in embodies
to represent in visible form the one-of-a-kind house incorporates the architect's fundamental belief that a structure should be fully integrated into its setting

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Recent Examples of incorporates The sauce incorporates ketchup or tomato paste into a vinegar base, along with sugar and spices. — Amethyst Ganaway, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026 During the first morning of our stay, Sean led us in a morning stretch-and-breathe class that incorporates breath work and gentle yoga poses. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026 The Nampa facility incorporates this Amazon technology to help handle the mass amounts of products going in and out of the center. — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 26 June 2026 Its new design incorporates local materials and draws inspiration from the Pittsburgh region's landscape and industrial history. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 25 June 2026 Interestingly, the hotel’s structure incorporates an entire 1908 redbrick residential building that was originally constructed as housing for nurses. — Andrew Sessa, Robb Report, 2 July 2026 The Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio assesses the overall quality across thousands of equities, not just one catalyst, incorporates the 30 strongest stocks, and rebalances them with rigor. — Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 The San Francisco startup SPAN is taking an even more unorthodox approach by installing data center servers at suburban homes—a proposal that incorporates residential batteries and possibly solar panels for backup power. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 1 July 2026 According to General Dynamics Land Systems, the latest Abrams also incorporates upgraded power generation, advanced fire-control systems, and the Trophy Active Protection System on many vehicles. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incorporates
  1. integrates
  2. combines
  3. embodies
  4. assimilates
  5. mixes
  6. expresses
  7. merges
  8. blends
Verb
  • This first-to-market agentic commerce solution integrates Glance's AI platform natively with Samsung's Tizen OS, enabling interactive browsing.
    — Sharon Edelson, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • The partnership highlights the growing potential of Poltrona Frau’s Custom Interiors unit and its leadership in developing furniture that integrates into high-profile cultural and architectural projects.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
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  • When this anger combines with the anonymity afforded by the internet, backlash is almost inevitable, Sarkis previously told USA TODAY.
    — Charles Trepany, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Its body is made from Grade 5 titanium that combines strength, corrosion resistance, and low weight.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
Definition of combines
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  • Led by husband-and-wife team Austin and Olivia Kelleher, each headcover is made in the Hudson Valley and embodies sustainability, artistry, and the enduring spirit of the game.
    — RS Editors, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2026
  • Emily Charlton embodies decisive accountability, setting clear expectations and driving results with strategic confidence.
    — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of embodies
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  • His ashen skin is snaked with circuitry, his voice flattened into the cold register of the Borg, a cybernetic collective that assimilates entire civilizations and reshapes them in its own image.
    — JP Mangalindan, Time, 5 Apr. 2026
Definition of assimilates
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  • As the powder is heated, LMP forms first and mixes evenly with the LFP.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026
  • Chile Lime Rub pairs bold New Mexican chiles with tart lime, and Butcher’s Rub mixes salt, pepper and garlic with chile flakes, paprika and mustard seed, plus a dash of Worcestershire sauce.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 1 July 2026
Definition of mixes
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  • Many accomplished players carrying such clauses, however, are open to waiving the power if a team expresses a desire to move on.
    — Will Sammon, New York Times, 6 July 2026
  • Someone expresses displeasure, raises their voice slightly or applies the soft pressure of sustained silence, and the original position softens, shifts or vanishes entirely.
    — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of expresses
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  • The Future is Right Now Luxury eyewear that merges technology and top-notch service is not some future aspiration.
    — K.H. Koehler, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • The first merges Birkenstock’s first-ever sandal, the one-strap Madrid from 1963, featured with the Big Buckle, and is merged with its successor, the Arizona sandal launched in 1973 and defined by the brand’s original square buckles.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 28 June 2026
Definition of merges
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  • Unlike traditional sports chants, Jama blends music, rhythm and movement into an expression of community that exists well beyond the soccer field.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
  • His work, which blends documentary photography with conceptual practice, has earned honors including the Hasselblad Award and the Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of blends

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